End of the Year “Goodbye” cont.
June 7, 2010
Hello fellow CVUers,
Here are some more posts from my Journalism classmates. Part two of the Final farewells. Enjoy!
The following passage is written by Dillon Palmer, class of 2010:
The Beat goes on my fellow CVUers,
I have been thinking about The Beat–that is, CVU’s school newspaper, for those of you who don’t really pay attention to things like that–and I have come to the conclusion that this year has been fantastic! The all-student staff of The Beat (and our teacher Robin Lauzon, of course) have been doing a fantastic job in continuing to breath new life into CVU’s newspaper, and as some of you may have noticed, we’ve done an amazing job.
This year has seen two terrific groups of students working to make The Beat really mean something, and through a lot of hard work we have done it. The Beat is now more of a newspaper than it has ever been and we are exploring even more ways to make The Beat a bigger part of CVU…so the next time that you see a copy of The Beat, be sure to pick it up and read it, and don’t just toss it aside like some boring school assignment.
Throughout the past four years I have enjoyed all that CVU has to offer and I recommend that all of you who haven’t really taken any risks, do so next year by trying something new….like joining a club or even starting your own. CVU has meant a lot to me and I hope that it can have the same meaning to all of you.
Sincerely yours,
Dillon Palmer
Photo Editor
After my four years here at CVU, I am moving on. But the rest of you are staying here for at least another year, so here is some advice for you!
1. Take Classes that interest you, but make sure you have enough credits to graduate.
2. Volunteering is always a good thing!
3. Do what you want to do, not what your friends want you to do.
4. Try new things!
5. Make the best of every situation
6. Get involved with something you are interested in- sports, clubs, etc.
7. Teachers are your friends- ask for help when you need it!
8. Juniors- It’s okay to park in the junior lot; you can park in the senior lot next year!
9. AP Classes are not as scary as they seem.
10. Don’t slack off your senior year- colleges like to see a strong student throughout.
11. Be responsible, respecful, but don’t forget to have fun!
12. Friendships last a lifetime!
The final countdown to the end of the school year is in full swing. That means summer vacation is approaching very fast. Although there is always the go-to summer plan of just sitting around at home and relaxing, but I say that we should do something worth-while with our time off. There are many different things that can be done with our 3 (well deserved) months off. Low on cash? Try and find a job for those summer months, not only will you earn spending money for the year, you also grow your resumé and meet people that can be advantageous in the future. Working with bosses and colleagues is also a great way to grow your people skills. Now, you might be asking yourself, where do I find places that are hiring? Start by asking your parents if they know of anybody that owns a business and are looking for summer help, or if they know of anybody that is looking for a baby-sitter, or pet-sitter. Also, a simple drive through your town looking for hiring signs is also a great way to find your summer job. If you’re not interested in working for money, volunteering is also a fantastic way to spend your break. It is important to find a cause that you are really passionate about, also finding an organization whose work you really admire. Once you find an organization that you want to work at, open up the yellow pages and call to arrange an appointment to meet the director of volunteering for your chosen organization. Volunteer work is a very admirable way to spend your summer, not only does it benefit the organization , but it also makes you feel good knowing that you’ve helped someone. Now get out there and make the most of your vacation!
